Pros
• Strong work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work options • Colleagues are generally supportive, kind, and collaborative • Some client work is genuinely strategic and intellectually rewarding
Cons
• The “One Aon” mantra often ignores the distinct needs of specific business units, geographies, and industries—especially in areas like financial services consulting • Frequent rebranding and restructuring efforts intended to foster integration tend to create new silos rather than eliminate old ones • Compensation is below market for many roles, and performance-based differentiation in bonuses is minimal to nonexistent • Performance management is virtually absent: underperformers remain for years, while top talent often leaves due to lack of recognition or advancement • Promotions often follow an informal “who you know” track—favoring those who manage up or align with corporate DEI optics rather than those who consistently deliver results
